This quick and easy recipe for Apple Crisp is perfect if you’re on the gluten free diet or if you’re not– either way, it is delicious! This is a healthy baking adaptation from traditional apple crisps with a lot of vitamins and minerals, and a lot less sugar than traditional recipes. This recipe is versatile […]
This pumpkin mousse tastes like pumpkin pie, minus the crust. Pumpkin is loaded with vitamins and minerals (see The Great Pumpkin post ), so it makes a great ingredient for healthy baking during the holidays. As a Fort Collins nutritionist, I love to take traditional recipes and give them a healthy ingredient upgrade. The maple
We’re seven days out from Thanksgiving! As the countdown to this beloved food-centered holiday continues, I wanted to provide you some food for thought. . . or some recipe ideas for your Thanksgiving feast anyway. These quick and easy recipes use fresh vegetables and healthy baking techniques. They also embody real food nutrition concepts and
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GMOs or Genetically Modified Organisms have been all over the media in the past month or so leading up to election day. Why? Much of the processed food in the U.S. is made of corn, soy, or other crops that have been genetically modified. In essence, a food that has been genetically modified means that
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Somewhere along the way Brussels sprouts got a really bad reputation. They are often near the top of the list when you ask kids what their least favorite foods are. I have a theory. . . Brussels sprouts that have been frozen and thawed often turn mushy when you boil or steam them. Seriously, do
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The fall is an amazing time of year full of fun, family, celebrations, and lots and lots of sugar. Diets don’t work because they are short-term all or nothing solutions to long-term chronic problems. Don’t get caught off guard this season by Halloween candy, pumpkin pie, and Christmas cookies. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I’ll
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